Enhance facial balance and definition with custom facial implants by Dr. Reza Bolourian, performed with precision and artistry in Mission Viejo.
Facial Implants in Mission Viejo, Orange County
Mission Viejo Facial Implants Orange County Surgical Specialists
People seek facial implants for a variety of reasons. Individuals of any age can benefit from the ability to sculpt a more balanced facial profile. This might include enhancing a recessed chin or lifting the appearance of low cheekbones. In addition, for patients experiencing age-related loss of volume, facial implants can restore hollow-looking areas and lift away deep creases such as nasolabial folds.
With two decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, Reza Bolourian, M.D., F.A.C.S., takes an individualized approach to every facial implant procedure, artistically crafting results that help you feel more attractive and confident every day. The entire Orange County Surgical Specialists team is committed to providing exceptional care and supporting you through every step of your transformation.
What Are the Benefits of Facial Implants?
Facial implants offer a long-term solution for enhancing structure, definition, and symmetry in the face. When designed and placed with precision, they provide natural-looking improvements that age gracefully with you.
- Enhances facial definition by adding structure to areas like the chin, jawline, or cheeks
- Improves facial balance and harmony for a more proportionate profile
- Corrects asymmetry or volume deficiencies caused by genetics or aging
- Customizable to your features for subtle or more noticeable enhancement
- Long-lasting results that do not require maintenance or replacement, like fillers
- Can be combined with other procedures such as a facelift or rhinoplasty for comprehensive rejuvenation
- Minimal scarring with discreet incisions and precise placement techniques
Before & After Custom Facial Implants
Your Mission Viejo Facial Implants Procedure
During your consultation, you will review the steps of your surgery. At this visit, Dr. Bolourian will help you select the correct size and shape of implant to achieve your desired results. He will also provide detailed pre-operative instructions, which may include beginning a round of antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection. When it comes to facial implants, Mission Viejo cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Bolourian, performs them as an outpatient procedure in our fully-equipped onsite surgical facility. Most facial implant surgeries take an hour or less.
Local anesthesia is typically used for implant surgery, but IV sedation is also available. Dr. Bolourian will begin by creating an incision in a discreet location. He generally places midface implants via incisions inside the mouth, meaning there is no visible scarring. Chin implants can also be placed intraorally or through an incision concealed in the natural crease of the chin. After your surgery is complete, we will carefully monitor you in our recovery area before clearing you to return home.
Why Choose Orange County Surgical Specialists for Your Facial Implants in Mission Viejo?
Facial implants require a high level of surgical expertise and aesthetic judgment to create results that are both natural and harmoniously balanced. At Orange County Surgical Specialists, Dr. Reza Bolourian brings dual board certification and decades of facial surgery experience to every implant procedure. Known for his meticulous technique and eye for proportion, Dr. Bolourian designs custom implants that enhance your features without looking artificial or exaggerated. Patients trust our Mission Viejo practice for its personalized care, advanced surgical planning, and consistently refined outcomes.
Custom Facial Implants Frequently Asked Questions
Are Facial Implants safe?
Silicone elastomer implants are made of a flexible but solid biocompatible material that is widely used in medical implants such as pacemakers. Silicone elastomer is FDA-approved and has a strong safety record.
Can Facial Implants be combined with another procedure?
Facial implants are an excellent complement to a facelift, mini facelift, or brow lift. The latter procedures help lift sagging tissues while implants provide natural volume and projection.
Can Facial Implants be custom-fabricated to fit an individual's desired anatomy?
Yes; Dr. Bolourian offers a wide variety of customized facial implants. Through years of experience using standard facial implants, Dr. Bolourian came to realize that these implants are not anatomic and at times may not achieve the desired results he strives to obtain.
What are the different kinds of Standard Facial Implants?
The most common facial implants used today are as follows:
Cheek Implants: These implants come in a variety of sizes and shapes to augment the cheek and zygoma. One of the most common implants used to augment the midface is a combined submalar shell implant. These implants are ideal for correcting malar hypoplasia and midface deficiencies.
The submalar facial implants are very useful in adding volume to lower midfacial fullness and softening the nasolabial folds.
Posterior and lateral mandibular angle Implants: This implant is ideal for strengthening the posterior jawline for a sharp, well-defined, structured jaw or jaw angle.
Temporal Implants: The newest facial implant design is for temporal hollowness. Sunken or indented temples can be permanently augmented using temporal implants. The implant is gently placed over the temporalis muscle to augment the hollow-appearing temples.
What happens during the Facial Implant operation?
Whether done as an isolated procedure or as part of other facial rejuvenation procedures, cheek and chin implants are done under local anesthesia with light twilight sedation or general anesthesia. They are placed either through an incision in the mouth or small skin incisions under the chin. The implant(s) are always secured to the bone with screws to prevent postoperative shifting. All incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures.
What can I expect after Facial Implant surgery?
Implanted facial sites do not need to be bandaged, although one may be applied if facelift procedures are done in conjunction. Bruising is minimal with facial implant surgery, but swelling will take several weeks to completely subside, and the final results will be evident. Complications with facial implants are very infrequent. Facial implants are well tolerated in facial areas, and infection is very uncommon. More likely concerns may be aesthetic in nature, such as the size or position of the implant(s).
